MRI Reveals Link Between Hidden Muscle Fat and Undiagnosed Cardiometabolic Risk
Researchers used a deep‑learning segmentation algorithm on whole‑body MRIs of more than 11,000 ostensibly healthy adults and found that intramuscular fat is strongly associated with hypertension, atherogenic dyslipidemia and dysglycemia. The AI model dramatically reduced the time needed to quantify muscle‑fat composition, revealing that higher fat and lower lean muscle mass raise cardiometabolic risk, particularly in older women. After imaging, 16% of participants were newly diagnosed with hypertension, 8% with abnormal glucose, and 46% with high cholesterol. The findings suggest opportunistic MRI screening could flag hidden risk before clinical symptoms appear.
Nastent Nasal Insert Outperforms CPAP in Compliance
Your doctor will not tell you this. Most CPAP patients hate it and abandon it within months. Their oxygen crashes at night. Their mitochondria suffer. Their glymphatic system cannot clear amyloid beta. A clinical trial just completed on Nastent. It is...
Durable Ionogel Withstands 5,000 Times Its Weight While Staying Soft on Skin
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have unveiled a high‑strength ionogel that can bear more than 5,000 times its own weight while staying soft and conformal on skin. The gel’s nanofibrous composite network, engineered for stronger interfacial cohesion, gives...
The AI Paradox: Why LLMs in Healthcare Actually Require More Structured Data, Not Less | Ewout Kramer & Ward Weistra...
In this episode, Awad Kramer and Ward Weistra of Firely discuss the origins and evolution of FHIR Dev Days, a community‑driven conference that educates developers on implementing the FHIR standard. They highlight how FHIR has become the backbone of health‑IT...
Mississippi Deploys Statewide Digital Platform to Expand Behavioral Health Access
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health rolled out the Mississippi Network of Care, a statewide digital hub that aggregates behavioral‑health resources for all 82 counties. The platform, unveiled at the NAMI Mississippi conference, adds ten regional sites and AI‑driven navigation...
Caris Life Sciences Secures MolDX Approval for Ultra-Deep Myeloid Cancer Sequencing Test
Caris Life Sciences announced that its Caris ChromoSeq test has earned MolDX approval, a CMS‑backed endorsement that could unlock broader reimbursement for comprehensive genomic profiling of acute myeloid leukemia and related blood cancers. The clearance validates the assay’s ultra‑deep sequencing depth—up...
CMS Proposes Overhaul of Drug Prior‑Authorization Rules, Targeting Faster Approvals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposal on April 10, 2026 to require electronic prior authorization for drugs across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and ACA Marketplace plans. The rule would impose new data standards, tighter decision windows...
Impella 5.5 Shows Promise in Certain Non-Shock, High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients
The IMPACT trial presented at the 106th AATS meeting evaluated prophylactic Impella 5.5 support before weaning 100 non‑shock cardiac‑surgery patients (LVEF ≤35%) off cardiopulmonary bypass. Researchers found the strategy safe, feasible, and associated with favorable postoperative outcomes, hinting at a new...
When the Data Favor Motion Preservation, How Long Does It Take for Surgeon Culture to Catch Up?
Recent IDE trial data on the Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) System suggest that motion‑preserving implants can match or exceed outcomes of traditional fusion for grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4‑5. The study showed comparable pain relief, functional scores, and lower rates...
AI Innovation Series 2026 — Suzanne Paysinger, Executive Director, Hospice of Limestone County
In a MatrixCare‑sponsored interview, Suzanne Paysinger, executive director of Hospice of Limestone County, outlines practical AI use cases for hospice teams. She highlights AI‑driven equipment troubleshooting, predictive analytics for symptom and family‑support needs, and real‑time communication flags across interdisciplinary teams....
First Patient Enrolled in Massive Heart Failure Trial
CVRx has begun enrolling patients in BENEFIT‑HF, a pivotal trial of its Barostim implant for heart failure. The study plans to enroll roughly 2,500 NYHA Class II‑III patients across the United States and Germany and will run through 2032. Participants must...
Frictionless Data Flow Streamlines Medicaid Enrollment
Contexture announced a new platform that streams clinical data directly to state Medicaid agencies. The real‑time exchange removes the need for caseworkers to conduct multiple manual record searches. By automating eligibility verification, the system speeds up enrollment and cuts administrative...
Medicaid Eligibility Decisions Made Faster with Smoother Data Exchange
Contexture, a health information exchange, is now sharing clinical data directly with Arizona and Colorado Medicaid agencies to determine whether work‑requirement rules apply to beneficiaries. The real‑time exchange streamlines eligibility verification, cutting the time needed for manual record checks. By...
St. Luke’s University Health Turns to Auxira for Cardiology Support
St. Luke’s University Health Network has partnered with Auxira Health to embed virtual clinical support pods within its cardiology practice. The pods, staffed by advanced practice providers, medical assistants and nurses, handle routine telehealth visits and inbox management, freeing cardiologists for...
May 2026 Issue: Fighting Diabetes with Next-Gen Sensors and Drug Delivery Devices
The May 2026 issue of Medical Design & Outsourcing spotlights rapid advances in diabetes technology, featuring Senseonics' first one‑year continuous glucose monitor and next‑generation automated insulin delivery systems from MiniMed and Dutch startup ViCentra. MIT researchers showcase a noninvasive blood‑glucose monitoring...
PRAETORIAN-DFT: Safe to Forgo Defibrillation Testing for S-ICD Implant
The PRAETORIAN‑DFT randomized trial showed that omitting defibrillation testing (DFT) after subcutaneous ICD (S‑ICD) implantation, when guided by the PRAETORIAN score, is non‑inferior to routine testing. Failed first‑shock rates were 1.7% without DFT versus 2.3% with DFT, meeting the 3%...
Should You Ask ChatGPT for Medical Advice?
A Harvard‑based physician and AI researcher warns that while 68% of U.S. adults already turn to search engines for health information, roughly a third of them now ask AI chatbots like ChatGPT for advice. He proposes a stoplight framework—green, yellow,...
Esaote Presents Update on Open MRI System for Intraoperative Brain Tumor Imaging
Esaote unveiled the latest version of its I‑Genius open MRI system at the AANS annual meeting in San Antonio. The device lets surgeons perform multiple intra‑operative MRI scans while the patient stays on the same table, eliminating repositioning and streamlining...
InsideTracker AI Study Shows Sustained Improvements in 43 Biomarkers Across 20,000 Users
InsideTracker’s AI‑driven health platform was linked to statistically significant, sustained improvements in 43 blood and fitness biomarkers among a real‑world cohort of 20,000 users over more than four years. The peer‑reviewed study validates the platform’s personalized recommendation engine and marks...
Medline Launches Mpower Digital Control Tower, Promising 50% Workflow Boost for Hospitals
Medline announced the launch of Mpower™, an AI‑driven digital control tower that gives health systems real‑time supply‑chain visibility. Early adopters report more than a 50% efficiency gain in order substitution workflows and a 1‑2% rise in unadjusted fill‑rates, positioning the...
DT Research DT514LA Offers Trusted Bedside Support
DT Research introduced the DT514LA, a 23.8‑inch all‑in‑one medical computer designed for bedside use. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and featuring a fanless, antimicrobial chassis, the device delivers desktop‑level performance in a compact, portable form factor. It supports...
Patients Become Beta Testers and Co‑Engineers of Bionics
"These users aren’t just patients—they’re the beta testers and co-engineers of the bionic age." https://spectrum.ieee.org/assistive-technology?share_id=9387900
AI Streamlines Discharge Summaries for Smoother Care Transitions
Care transitions shouldn’t feel like guesswork. When discharge summaries are hundreds of pages long, critical insights get lost. See how PointClickCare is using AI to deliver the right information at the right time: https://t.co/AJO6PwddKR @PointClickCare #HIMSS26 #HITSM
Bionic Tech Must Prove Itself Beyond the Lab
IEEE Spectrum’s special report examines bionic assistive tech through the eyes of users, not just lab demos. It follows exoskeleton pioneer Robert Woo, who after 15 years of testing highlights real‑world glitches such as safety sensors stopping on a slight...
Telehealth Abortion Clinics Stay Open Despite Legal Hurdles
It's a weird limbo moment for telehealth abortion access. But despite legal challenges, providers want people to know virtual clinics are still open—and ready with backup plans @emilymullin and I: https://t.co/Sr1KeuZtGi
Oracle Health Rallies Community to Boost Rural Hospital Innovation
.@OracleHealth has long pioneered technology purpose-built for rural and critical access hospitals. I’m tremendously grateful for the hundreds of members of our Communityworks community who are joining us in Kansas City this week to connect, collaborate, and create a healthier...
This Hand-Held Cancer Probe Feels What Surgeons May Miss and Changes How Tumors Are Found in Real Time
Researchers from Australian universities and a Polish institute have created a wireless, hand‑held probe that uses optical elastography to differentiate cancerous from healthy tissue during breast‑conserving surgery. The device, called stereoscopic optical palpation (SOP), measures tissue stiffness and displays a...
Build HIPAA‑compliant Healthcare Apps in Days, No Code
What if you could build a HIPAA-compliant app in days—without developers? 🤯 See how no-code is changing healthcare IT. 👀 🔗https://t.co/kElwSPCPYL #KnackHealth #NoCodePlatform #HITSM
One‑Third Seek AI Health Advice, Poorer Youth Lead
Narrative violation: Of the now 1 in 3 adults who use AI for health advice, younger and lower income adults were much more likely to do so because they couldn't afford or access a healthcare provider. https://t.co/hUj8jq3UQb
HIMSSCast: Ambient AI Scribes Pose Important Regulatory and Legal Questions
Ambient AI scribes promise to slash clinicians' charting time, driving rapid adoption across hospitals. Yet they are far from plug‑and‑play, requiring careful integration, data governance, and workflow redesign. Legal experts warn that these tools raise HIPAA, privacy, and liability concerns...
AI Empowers All Practices to Achieve Healthcare Equity
#AI's #Healthcare Promise: Creating Healthcare Equity By Empowering All Practices by Sameer Bhat @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/fg209YO96e #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/c6Bg9MFeq6
Simplify Multi-Location Imaging with Cloud Solutions
Managing imaging across locations doesn’t have to be complicated. Explore cloud solutions that simplify it. 🔗 https://t.co/w7a6UfJ3Wg @CandelisInc #ImageGrid #HITSM
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Johnson & Johnson released first‑in‑human data for its OTTAVA robotic surgical system, showing safety and performance success in a 30‑patient gastric bypass cohort and filing a De Novo request with the FDA. The week also saw the US‑China tariff truce...
Biotech Poised to Create Universal Anti‑venom Breakthrough
Day 1 @SynBioBeta first panel on building a universal anti-venom "We haven't innovated in 125yrs, since injecting horses with venom worked okay" We're now on the cusp of a universal anti-venom thanks to modern biotech https://t.co/wNbPwXjHPi
HemoSonics’ Quantra Hemostasis System for Obstetric Procedures Wins Silver 2026 Edison Award
HemoSonics' Quantra® Hemostasis System for obstetric procedures earned the Silver Edison Award in the Women’s Health and Reproductive Innovations category for 2026. The device is the first FDA‑cleared viscoelastic testing platform specifically approved for obstetric bleeding, delivering whole‑blood coagulation results...
Magnus Expands Access to 5-Day SAINT® Depression Therapy as Leading Health Systems Scale Nationwide Adoption
Magnus Medical announced that its FDA‑cleared SAINT® rapid‑remission depression therapy is expanding to 14 states, adding partners such as Cleveland Clinic, UPMC and HCA Healthcare. Payer reimbursement now covers more than 80 million lives, including Medicare fee‑for‑service and several commercial plans....
Bracco Launches BubbleGen™ Early Access Program for Microbubble-Based Cell Selection and Activation at ISCT
Bracco Imaging announced an Early Access Program for its new BubbleGen™ technology, which uses buoyant microbubbles to isolate and activate specific cell subtypes. The platform offers a one‑step, magnetic‑residue‑free alternative to traditional bead‑based cell separation, initially demonstrated with CD3⁺ T‑cell selection...
Hepta Reveals Blood-Based Epigenetic Signatures of GLP-1 Response, Enabling Precision Medicine in Obesity and MASH
Hepta unveiled a blood‑based cfDNA methylation assay at Digestive Disease Week 2026 that can identify patients who will lose at least 10% of body weight on semaglutide before the first dose. The SAMARA trial showed baseline epigenetic signatures distinguished responders...
Conduction System Pacing Defibrillator Lead Successful in Trial
Abbott’s bipolar conduction‑system‑pacing (CSP) implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator lead met its primary safety and effectiveness endpoints in the pivotal ASCEND CSP trial presented at Heart Rhythm 2026. The study enrolled 205 patients needing left‑bundle‑branch‑area pacing, achieving a 98.5% implantation success rate and 97.5%...
Patient-Facing Revenue Cycle Starts at the Front-End
Curae is launching a patient‑facing revenue cycle that begins at the front end of care, using artificial intelligence to pull together physician notes, clinical history, and claims data. Matt Fisher, VP of Operations, says the AI creates a single, comprehensive...
Rebecca Crews Talks About Getting New Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Rebecca King Crews, a Parkinson’s disease patient and fashion entrepreneur, underwent MRI‑guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy in July 2025 and reported rapid symptom relief. The FDA expanded the device’s indication in July 2025 to allow staged bilateral treatments, which Crews completed...
How I Learned To Trust AI as a Physical Therapist
Steven Griffin, a senior manager at TailorCare, describes his shift from skepticism to embracing AI in musculoskeletal (MSK) physical therapy. He explains that while MSK care’s nuanced, trust‑based nature resists full automation, AI tools—such as motion‑tracking, documentation scribes, and decision‑support...
The Intelligence Gap: Why Oncologists Are Buried in Data While Patients Wait for Breakthroughs
Manan Sheth highlights a growing "intelligence gap" in oncology, where physicians juggle an average of 260 active patients while spending roughly 30% of their week on administrative tasks. Rapidly expanding clinical data outpaces human processing, contributing to a 20% failure...
MRI Body Composition Predicts Diabetes, Heart Events, Mortality
Body composition from MRI of 66,000 people was linked to diabetes, major cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality @radiology_rsna https://t.co/KUkMppvorA https://t.co/FdyHjpWqW1
Clark University Students Produce Video Games that Reduce Social Isolation for People with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Clark University’s Becker School of Design & Technology partnered with the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance to develop multiplayer video games that address social isolation for people living with schizophrenia and psychosis. Eighty students formed ten‑person teams, created prototypes, and...
Quantum Breakthrough: 10-Year Partnership Yields Discovery Accelerator
Next up - Quantum with @ClevelandClinic's Serpil Erzurum - talking about the discovery accelerator - result of a 10 year partnership. #IBMThink https://t.co/LwGwuFTvgf
Insulet Launches Pivotal Trial of Fully Closed‑Loop Insulin System for Type 2 Diabetes
Insulet Corp. has begun a pivotal clinical trial, called Evolve, enrolling up to 350 adults with Type 2 diabetes across 40 U.S. sites. The study tests the company’s first fully closed‑loop insulin delivery system, a move intended to broaden automated insulin...
HealthStream Posts 1% Q1 2025 Revenue Rise, Leans on SaaS Growth Amid Legacy Decline
HealthStream (HSTM) posted Q1 2025 revenue of $73.5 million, a 1% rise year‑over‑year, thanks to strong SaaS bookings and a $14 million five‑year contract. Legacy credentialing and scheduling losses and a customer bankruptcy weighed on operating income, which fell 23% to $4.4 million.
AI Powers Around-the-Clock Healthcare Member Services
Next up - what AI can do in Healthcare - Ratnakar Lavu of @ElevanceHealth in a conversation with @IBM' @ArcindKrishna - Benefits, Member Services 24x7. #IBMThink https://t.co/yv4a1KSyio
Enzo Health Secures $20 Million Series A to Expand AI Home‑Health Platform
Enzo Health announced a $20 million Series A round led by venture firm N47, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The capital will accelerate the rollout of its AI‑powered platform across home‑health agencies and into skilled‑nursing and hospice settings, addressing a...